Pienaar sidelined for up to four weeks

Three Ajax players suffered injuries in the match against Feyenoord last Sunday. Steven Pienaar was hurt the most seriously. He will be out for two to four weeks. Nigel de Jong and Rafael van der Vaart's injuries are less serious.

Nigel de Jong had to be taken off with a headwound above his right eye. He suffered the wound after a challenge by Feyenoord's Gyan. The wound was closed with eight stitches. If the recovery goes according to plan, De Jong is expected to be able to play against De Graafschap on Saturday. The Holland international had to cancel for the national team's match against Andorra on Wednesday.

Steven Pienaar suffered an injury to the medial ligament of his left knee. He is expected to be sidelined for two to four weeks.

Rafael van der Vaart had to be taken off with a injury to the medial ligament of his right knee. It is presently unsure whether he will be able to play on Saturday. Ajax's captain also had to cancel for Holland's match on Wednesday.